Rolls-Royce is making significant progress on durability upgrades for its Trent XWB-97 engine used on Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. The company’s latest dust-ingestion tests show promising results for combating Middle East operating conditions. Certification is targeted for 2027 with entry into service
Data centers are facing unprecedented thermal challenges as AI workloads push power densities to 200kW per rack. HiRef’s HiNode control systems and computational fluid dynamics are creating intelligent cooling ecosystems that optimize efficiency in real-time. The company is blending air and liquid c
Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a new $4.3 billion stake in Alphabet, marking a surprising move for Warren Buffett’s traditionally value-focused investment approach. The Google parent becomes Berkshire’s 10th largest equity holding as of September’s end.
Saudi Crown Prince’s Neom project envisions a city 200 meters wide stretching 170km through the desert. The design takes Manhattan’s grid and tilts it vertically. Critics question whether financial and physical realities will ground this ambitious vision.
Amazon is battling AI startup Perplexity over autonomous shopping tools while DRAM memory prices are set to jump 23% due to AI data center demand. Meanwhile, India’s tech salaries have crashed 40% as global offshoring patterns shift dramatically.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is refusing to repeal the agency’s controversial news distortion policy despite a bipartisan petition from seven former FCC chairs and commissioners. The policy, rarely enforced since the 1980s, has become a flashpoint in debates over government oversight of broadcast conte
Tariffs are adding billions in costs to holiday shopping, with consumers bearing the brunt. Electronics and clothing see the biggest price increases, forcing tough choices for families.
In a stunning revelation, AI company Anthropic says its tools were used in what may be the first documented case of AI-driven cyber espionage. The campaign targeted government agencies, Big Tech, banks, and chemical companies with limited success. Anthropic links the operation to the Chinese governm
Trident IoT has released a multiprotocol SDK and command-line tool that’s certified for both Z-Wave and Zigbee development. The tools aim to simplify IoT product development across multiple wireless standards. This could significantly accelerate smart home and industrial IoT device creation.
Apple’s new Digital ID feature will let users present passports via iPhone at TSA checkpoints in over 250 US airports. While promising convenience, the tool faces criticism from privacy advocates who worry about potential government monitoring and security vulnerabilities. The debate mirrors similar
